On Thursday 06 October 2011 22:23:11 Lisi wrote:
> I am in the middle of something that is important to
> me, and has a deadline of Monday, which I am not going to meet.

In situations where the software is messed up and I don't have enough time for 
troubleshooting, my solution is to run from a live CD. If it's software, not 
hardware, then that will provide a stable platform for getting your work 
done. Troubleshooting can wait until you have done enough to meet your 
deadline.

Good luck

Neil